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The Motley Fool
July 12, 2007
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Change Afoot at Fastenal Continued improvement in the industrial and construction supplier's operational performance boosts second-quarter earnings.   |
The Motley Fool
October 12, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Fastenal Your Seat Belts The industrial and construction supplier posted another quarter of growth; too bad the P/E multiple is so lofty. |
The Motley Fool
July 12, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Fastenal Bolts Ahead Earnings up big, stock falls hard. What gives? The company has a strong track record of growth regardless of the economic cycle, but any downturn would likely lower its stock price. |
The Motley Fool
October 13, 2010
Travis Hoium |
Growth Is Back at Fastenal Revenue jumped at industrial supplier Fastenal but the market wasn't impressed. |
The Motley Fool
January 20, 2009
Rich Duprey |
Fastenal: Going Nowhere Fast? The industrial parts supplier is helpless as demand plunges. |
The Motley Fool
October 12, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Fastenal Secures More Growth This very well-run industrial distribution company continues to deliver excellent performance by almost any measure. Premium merchandise generally deserves a premium valuation. So while Fastenal isn't cheap, it's not overpriced either. |
The Motley Fool
July 13, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Fastenal's Boom Continues This solid, but relatively unknown business (a seller of nuts, bolts, and various other fastening, building, electrical, and janitorial supplies) is worth a look. The company has a history of paying cash dividends and a solid balance sheet to weather any storms. |
The Motley Fool
July 26, 2011
Debarati Bose |
1 Stock Built to Stand Tough Fastenal's solid second-quarter earnings are indicative of improving industry demand. |
The Motley Fool
January 27, 2009
Rich Duprey |
Grainger's No Rattle Trap The provider of industrial parts and supplies tightens the screws to survive the recession. |
The Motley Fool
January 20, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Fastenal Comes Unstuck Investors panic in the face of decelerating store sales. But even with that worry in mind, there are certainly things to like about this story. |
The Motley Fool
April 13, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Fastenal Nails Another Quarter Fastenal is growing rapidly, but has the valuation already outstripped it? |
The Motley Fool
October 15, 2004
Dave Marino-Nachison |
Fastenal Quick to Please Investors The earnings information the company offers ranges as wide as its product line. Management's take on investor relations has paid off handsomely. |
The Motley Fool
July 24, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Grainger's Mangy Quarter Investors, is the maintenance and industrial supply specialist's problem company-specific or a sign of slowing economic activity? |
The Motley Fool
October 13, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Applied Industrial Profitability Operating efficiencies and a relatively healthy manufacturing sector lead to better profits for this industrial distributor. Should our economy hiccup or hit a small bump, that could be a chance to pick up shares at a somewhat better price. |
The Motley Fool
July 13, 2005
Seth Jayson |
Fool by Numbers: Fastenal Q2 2005 The seller of nuts, bolts, and various other fastening, building, electrical, and janitorial supplies released second quarter earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... etc. |
The Motley Fool
July 17, 2006
Anders Bylund |
3 Stocks That Missed the Mark A peek at companies that over-promised and under-delivered. Shaw... Media General... Fastenal... |
The Motley Fool
July 26, 2011
Cindy Johnson |
4 Industrial Stocks Insiders Are Buying Folks in the know think these industrial stocks will rise: Navistar... Esterline... Fastenal... CBIZ... |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2007
David Meier |
Grainger Leverages Growth: Fool by Numbers The industrial supply company released its first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
July 13, 2009
Rich Duprey |
Profit First From Industrial Suppliers When the recovery does come, industrial suppliers will be the first companies to profit, as they stock the shelves with the basic goods necessary to keep manufacturers' own growth engines running smoothly. |
The Motley Fool
December 3, 2010
Seth Jayson |
Fastenal Passes This Key Test Fastenal's accounts receivable and days sales outstanding look pretty healthy. |
The Motley Fool
July 1, 2010
Rex Moore |
This Stock Is an Industrial-Strength Buy MSC Industrial Direct is cutting down the competition. It provides all the things that keep manufacturing, industrial, and service companies up and running. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2007
Emil Lee |
An Efficient Quarter at MSC Industrial Direct Even though some of its industrial customers are feeling a bit of a pinch, MSC Industrial Direct was able to post strong results. |
The Motley Fool
October 31, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
MSC Industrial Scares Up Growth Strong incremental profitability and low capital needs continue to fuel this distributor's growth. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2007
David Meier |
AIT Cruises: Fool by Numbers The industrial supply company released its third-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Applied Industrial's Growth Goal Management has locked down profitability and is focusing on growth. These are good days for manufacturers, and because the company is still largely a pure play on manufacturing activity, that's certainly good news for shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
July 16, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
4 Stocks That Took a Hike Companies with growing yields can make you rich in more ways than the obvious. Paychex... Walgreen... A.O. Smith... Fastenal... |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
MSC Industrial: The Respect Continues Solid growth all around and more opportunities for expansion are encouraging. What's more, while this stock is absolutely sensitive to economic activity, it has survived the ups and downs of the past. |
The Motley Fool
July 15, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
The Lone Grainger The manufacturing supply company stays tall in the saddle. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2007
Emil Lee |
MSC Industrial Shrugs Off Slowdown: Fool by Numbers The industrial company released second-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2012
Seth Jayson |
Fastenal Beats Analyst Estimates on EPS Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Fastenal is hold, with an average price target of $39.57. |
The Motley Fool
January 28, 2008
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
4 Stocks That Took a Hike These companies raised their dividends: Norfolk Southern... Polaris... Fastenal... Comerica... |
The Motley Fool
May 30, 2011
Andrew Tonner |
Does W.W. Grainger Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio? Let's look at W.W. Grainger based on several metrics that will evaluate returns, profitability, growth, and leverage. |
The Motley Fool
August 9, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Applied Industrial's Recession Is Here Investors are valuing the stock as though a full-blown recession is on the way. |
